Far-right and other politically motivated crime in Germany has doubled over the past decade to hit an all-time high last year, the government said Tuesday.
World famous singer and songwriter Dua Lipa recently partnered with Google Maps to share some of her favourite spots to visit around the world. Here are the places she recommends in Berlin.
The shifting tides of work-life balance, long-lingering puffs of tobacco smoke and the surprising realities of navigating the German legal system have prompted our readers to get in touch with us recently.
A new happiness ranking challenges assumptions about urban life in Germany – suggesting that smaller, more affordable cities may offer a better everyday experience.
Many people had their citizenship revoked or were never granted it under Nazi Germany. After a rule change in 2021, more than 52,000 affected individuals and their descendants have been granted German passports.
France and Germany said on Monday they had agreed to abandon a joint fighter jet programme due to disagreements between the companies involved, in a blow to European efforts to boost defence cooperation.
Investigators find more evidence of arson as the cause of Reutlingen power outage, Germany and France abandon joint fighter jet project, Berlin's CDU to decide on top candidate for coming election and more news on Tuesday, June 9th.
Ozempic has rapidly become one of the world’s most talked‑about weight‑loss drugs – but can people in Germany get it without a prescription, and what are the rules if you don’t have diabetes? Here’s what you need to know.
Designed to be a short-term fix, Germany's 'Fiktionsbescheinigung' has since become a standard part of the immigration process. We spoke to experts to understand how the document affects residents' work, travel and daily life.
Attention all women actively freelancing in Germany: You may want to double check your pay rate against the average for your role. A new study has found that women tend to charge significantly less than men for the same work.
German factory orders fell faster than expected in April, official data showed Monday, with little hope for a revival as the Iran war weighs on the economy.
Battling bureaucracy at the 'Ausländerbehörde' is an experience that virtually every foreigner living in Germany shares. We asked an immigration lawyer for her best advice to help make your next visit as smooth as possible.
Around 20,000 homes lost power early on Monday morning in a city in the southwest state of Baden-WĂĽrttemberg. The grid operator says it looks like there was an arson attack on a power station.
30,000 cyclists rally in Berlin for better bike infrastructure, German chancellor backs Zelensky’s call for Putin talks, flights grounded at Munich airport after tower evacuation and more news on Monday, June 8th.
Nippon Connection, the world’s largest festival for Japanese cinema, is taking place in Frankfurt this week. We spoke to a fan in Germany to find out what's on and how to enjoy it.
A US national who contracted Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo was discharged from a German hospital on Saturday after recovering from the infection following 17 days of medical care, the clinic said.
Germany's generous parental allowance benefit makes it possible for new parents to take time off work. But the rules for freelancers can be complicated, writes journalist and new mother Imogen Goodman.
A wolf that bit a woman at a shopping mall in Hamburg, northern Germany, in late March -- in the first such incident since the species returned to Germany some 30 years ago -- is likely dead, local authorities said Saturday.
From football-mad Germany getting ready for the World Cup to traditional Fronleichnam processions and exploring why foreign residents want to leave, here's what we are talking about this week at The Local.
Struggling with German paperwork? From taxes to health insurance, these seven essential apps can help foreign residents decode official demands and stay one step ahead of the system.
Concrete details of Germany’s long-term care reform have emerged, sparking intense criticism. Social organisations, states and municipalities are calling planned cuts a “raid” and a “slap in the face”.
The cost of renting an apartment in Berlin has increased substantially in the last two years, with tenants now paying on average 50 cents more per month per square metre, according to the latest rent index.
